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73-447: Global Pink Hijab Day was an initiative that began as an experiment by founder, Hend El-Buri and a group of high school students in Columbia, Missouri . It was intended to remove stereotypes of Muslim women by having Muslims engage in dialogue about breast cancer awareness , joining walks in groups while wearing pink headscarves, and holding other events promoting awareness and support for

146-466: A Midwestern college town , Columbia maintains high-quality health care facilities, cultural opportunities, and a low cost of living. The tripartite establishment of Stephens College (1833), the University of Missouri (1839), and Columbia College (1851), which surround the city's Downtown to the east, south, and north, has made Columbia a center of learning. At its center is 8th Street (also known as

219-510: A National Historic District: Stephens College South Campus Historic District . The college enrolled 593 students in Fall 2021. The college follows a liberal arts curriculum and prior to 2024 had three schools: School of Health Sciences, Conservatory for the Performing Arts, and School of Integrative Studies. The school is now transitioning to two schools: The Women’s College (which comprises

292-459: A cure. The purpose of Pink Hijab Day was threefold: Although it started in small college town Columbia, Missouri, Pink Hijab Day grew to be a worldwide day supporting and raising funds and awareness for breast cancer. Pink Hijab Day events are held in countries like Australia , Bulgaria , Canada , and South Africa , as well as States across America. Inspired by the Pink Hijab Day movement

365-529: A greenbelt preserving sensitive and rare environments. The Columbia Agriculture Park is home to the Columbia Farmers Market. The first humans who entered the area at least 12,000 years ago were nomadic hunters. Later, woodland tribes lived in villages along waterways and built mounds in high places. The Osage and Missouria nations were expelled by the exploration of French traders and the rapid settlement of American pioneers. The latter arrived by

438-889: A high school in Columbia, MO. A group of girls decided to wear pink hijabs one day to encourage others to ask questions about their hijabs and about Islam. After more and more people began participating, the Susan G. Komen Foundation was contacted and Pink Hijab Day was held. The girls felt that wearing pink might lessen the tension of how people view Muslim girls wearing the Hijab, or headscarf. The creators of this event hoped that Pink Hijab Day would encourage people who are curious about women in Islam and hijab to ask questions to dispel misconceptions. They also promoted taking preventative action against Breast Cancer and to donate to various Breast Cancer Foundations to find

511-519: A large local employer. Columbia became a transportation crossroads when U.S. Route 63 and U.S. Route 40 (which was improved as present-day Interstate 70 ) were routed through the city. Soon after, the city opened the Columbia Regional Airport . By 2000, the city's population was nearly 85,000. In 2017, Columbia was in the path of totality for the Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 . The city

584-448: A local OB/GYN. After the speakers guests were entertained with a henna artist, face painting, and a huge silent auction. The auction included art, gift certificates, scarves, baby attire, hair straighteners from Farouk Systems, spa day, luxury nail basket, Pampered Chef gift box, babysitting, sunglasses and jewelry. Muslim Southern Belle Charities Incorporated plans to continued to participate in Pink Hijab Day and bring greater awareness to

657-426: A margin of error of +/- $ 2,355) and the median family income $ 81,392 (+/- $ 5,687). Males had a median income of $ 30,578 (+/- $ 2,131) versus $ 23,705 (+/- $ 1,849) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 26,870 (+/- $ 1,429). Approximately, 8.5% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those ages 65 or over. As of

730-472: A more modest wardrobe. In 2017, The Muslim Southern Belle Charities Incorporated once again raised funds for the Assalam Clinic towards their Well Women's Clinic at a local coffee shop. It was an exciting night with speakers, henna, face painting, and a huge silent auction. Speakers included Chrystal Said, the founder and president of Muslim Southern Belle Charities incorporated, a breast cancer survivor and

803-403: Is a student-run playhouse on campus which stages an average of four different productions per academic season. The Citizen Jane Film Festival was an annual film festival established at Stephens College. The festival was first held October 17–19, 2008. Films were chosen that showcased women behind and in front of the camera. Though the festival has been discontinued, Citizen Jane continues in

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876-419: Is an area of approximately one square mile surrounded by the University of Missouri on the south, Stephens College to the east, and Columbia College on the north. The area serves as Columbia's financial and business district. Since the early-21st century, a large number of high-rise apartment complexes have been built in downtown Columbia. Many of these buildings also offer mixed-use business and retail space on

949-635: Is historically dominated by education, healthcare, and insurance. Jobs in government are also common, either in Columbia or a half-hour south in Jefferson City . The Columbia Regional Airport and the Missouri River Port of Rocheport connect the region with trade and transportation. With a Gross Metropolitan Product of $ 9.6 billion in 2018, Columbia's economy makes up 3% of the Gross State Product of Missouri. Columbia's metro area economy

1022-600: Is no longer a two-year institution, it is the location of the Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two-Year College. The student magazine, Stephens Life , is online with a magazine printed once a semester. The college's literary magazine, Harbinger , is released each spring. Stephens opened pet-friendly residence halls in 2004. The college also allows students to foster shelter animals in exchange for scholarships. The Warehouse Theatre Company

1095-479: Is one of the most well known theaters in Columbia. The city is home to Stephens College, a private institution known for performing arts. Their season includes multiple plays and musicals. The University of Missouri and Columbia College also present multiple productions a year. The city's three public high schools are also known for their productions. Rock Bridge High School performs a musical in November and two plays in

1168-728: Is slightly larger than the economy of Rwanda . Insurance corporations headquartered in Columbia include Shelter Insurance and the Columbia Insurance Group . Other organizations include StorageMart , Veterans United Home Loans , MFA Incorporated , the Missouri State High School Activities Association , and MFA Oil . Companies such as Socket , Datastorm Technologies, Inc. (no longer existent), Slackers CDs and Games , Carfax , and MBS Textbook Exchange were all founded in Columbia. According to Columbia's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,

1241-519: Is the first varsity esports team at an all-women's college. The Stephens College Alumnae Association has more than 20,000 members internationally. Alumnae are found in every state. The Firestone Baars Chapel was designed by world-famous Finnish architect Eero Saarinen , who also designed the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. The chapel symbolizes commitment to individual spiritual development and worship. The chapel

1314-678: Is the only natural home of the planarian Kenkia glandulosa , an eyeless and de-pigmented flatworm. The cave is also home to species of salamanders , frogs, troglobites , millipede , spiders, bats, and springtail . Columbia has a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfa) marked by sharp seasonal contrasts in temperature, and is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 31.0 °F (−0.6 °C) in January to 78.5 °F (25.8 °C) in July, while

1387-482: Is used for meditation, religious services, vespers, weddings, memorials and campus programs. Historic Senior Hall dates back to 1841, when Oliver Parker bought the 8-acre (3.2 ha) tract of land on which the college was first located. In 1857, the Columbia Baptist Female College, which later became Stephens College, acquired the building. Until 1918, Historic Senior Hall was the only dormitory at

1460-690: The Avenue of the Columns ), which connects Francis Quadrangle and Jesse Hall to the Boone County Courthouse and the City Hall . Originally an agricultural town, education is now Columbia's primary economic concern, with secondary interests in the healthcare, insurance, and technology sectors; it has never been a manufacturing center. Companies like Shelter Insurance , Carfax , Veterans United Home Loans , Slackers CDs and Games , and Dungarees were founded in

1533-648: The Boone's Lick Road and hailed from the culture of the Upland South , especially Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. From 1812, the Boonslick area played a pivotal role in Missouri's early history and the nation's westward expansion. German, Irish, and other European immigrants soon joined. The modern populace is unusually diverse, over 8% foreign-born. White and black people are the largest ethnicities, and people of Asian descent are

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1606-503: The Civil War . As a slave state, Missouri had many residents with Southern sympathies, but it stayed in the Union. The majority of the city was pro-Union; however, the surrounding agricultural areas of Boone County and the rest of central Missouri were decidedly pro-Confederate. Because of this, the University of Missouri became a base from which Union troops operated. No battles were fought within

1679-457: The Columbia College system established their headquarters in Columbia. The insurance industry also became important to the local economy as several companies established headquarters in Columbia, including Shelter Insurance , Missouri Employers Mutual , and Columbia Insurance Group . State Farm Insurance has a regional office in Columbia. In addition, the now-defunct Silvey Insurance was

1752-579: The Flat Branch Creek , so in the spring of 1821 Columbia was laid out, and the inhabitants of Smithton moved their cabins to the new town. The first house in Columbia was built by Thomas Duly in 1820 at what became Fifth and Broadway. Columbia's permanence was ensured when it was chosen as county seat in 1821 and the Boone's Lick Road was rerouted down Broadway. The roots of Columbia's three economic foundations—education, medicine, and insurance— can be traced to

1825-609: The Missouri Theatre , the university's multipurpose Hearnes Center , the university's Mizzou Arena , The Blue Note , and Rose Music Hall . Shelter Gardens, a park on the campus of Shelter Insurance headquarters, also hosts outdoor performances during the summer. The University of Missouri School of Music attracts hundreds of musicians to Columbia, student performances are held in Whitmore Recital Hall. Among many non-profit organizations for classical music are included

1898-795: The State Historical Society of Missouri . The "We Always Swing" Jazz Series and the Roots N Blues Festival is held in Columbia. "9th Street Summerfest" (now hosted in Rose Park at Rose Music Hall) closes part of that street several nights each summer to hold outdoor performances and has featured Willie Nelson (2009), Snoop Dogg (2010), The Flaming Lips (2010), Weird Al Yankovic (2013), and others. The "University Concert Series" regularly includes musicians and dancers from various genres, typically in Jesse Hall . Other musical venues in town include

1971-479: The War of 1812 . When the war ended settlers came on foot, horseback, and wagon, often moving entire households along the Boone's Lick Road and sometimes bringing enslaved African Americans . By 1818 it was clear that the increased population would necessitate a new county be created from territorial Howard County . The Moniteau Creek on the west and Cedar Creek on the east were obvious natural boundaries. Believing it

2044-487: The "Odyssey Chamber Music Series", " Missouri Symphony ", "Columbia Community Band", and "Columbia Civic Orchestra". Founded in 2006, the "Plowman Chamber Music Competition" is a biennial competition held in March/April of odd-numbered years, considered to be one of the finest, top five chamber music competitions in the nation. Columbia has multiple opportunities to watch and perform in theatrical productions. Ragtag Cinema

2117-724: The MKT recreation trail. Populations of bald eagles are found by the Missouri River. The city is on the Mississippi Flyway , used by migrating birds, and has a large variety of small bird species, common to the eastern U.S. The Eurasian tree sparrow, an introduced species, is limited in North America to the counties surrounding St. Louis. Columbia has large areas of forested and open land and many of these areas are home to wildlife. The Devil's Icebox Cave in Columbia's Rock Bridge State Park

2190-562: The Muslim Community about breast cancer and ways to help. Columbia, Missouri Columbia / k ə ˈ l ʌ m b i ə / is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri . It is the county seat of Boone County and home to the University of Missouri . Founded in 1821, it is the principal city of the three-county Columbia metropolitan area . It is Missouri's fourth most populous with an estimated 128,555 residents in 2022. As

2263-652: The Muslim Southern Belle Charities Incorporated began participating in 2007. Muslim Southern Belle Charities relocated from Lexington, KY to Houston, TX in 2015 and held their first Pink Hijab Day event at Al-Ansaar Masjid in the Woodlands, TX in 2016. The event encouraged to wear a pink hijab and encouraged those in attendance to make a donation to Assalam Clinic at the Al-Salaam mosque to help pay for female medical screenings. Entertainment consisted of

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2336-640: The Muslim Southern Belle version of the Hijabi Monologues to instill women empowerment through storytelling. The Monologues "allowed for many to start a dialogue when they had felt in the past their voices would not be heard". A hijab swap to benefit the Muslim Southern Belle Charities Incorporated Revert Closet; a project to benefit new Muslim reverts find the items they need to pray, visit the masjid and have

2409-830: The NAIA, Stephens was also a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): in the Division III ranks from 1994–95 (when the school re-instated back its athletics program) to 2003–04; and in the Division II ranks from about 1982–83 to 1986–87, before transitioning to club status for two seasons until discontinuing the athletics program after the 1988–89 school year. Stephens competes in four intercollegiate varsity sports: basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. Former sports included cross country. Club sports include competitive dance and esports , which

2482-740: The School of Health Sciences and the School of Integrative Studies) and the all-gender Conservatory for the Performing Arts. In addition to undergraduate programs, Stephens offers the following graduate degrees: Master of Education in Counseling (emphasis in school counseling or clinical mental health counseling), Master of Fine Arts in Television and Screenwriting, and Master in Physician Assistant Studies. Stephens College has an acceptance rate of 67% for first time applicants. Before 2024, Stephens

2555-528: The area can be found large valleys, cliffs, and cave systems such as that in Rock Bridge State Park just south of the city. These creeks are largely responsible for numerous stream valleys giving Columbia hilly terrain similar to the Ozarks while also having prairie flatland typical of northern Missouri. Columbia also operates several greenbelts with trails and parks throughout town. Large mammals found in

2628-407: The average family size was 2.92. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 26.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median income for a household in the city

2701-477: The cause. Global Pink Hijab Day was last celebrated in 2011. Global Pink Hijab Day was a global movement, with many participants including men who wear pink kufis (or skull caps) to celebrate breast cancer awareness. It took place at many Islamic schools and student organizations throughout the United States. Pink Hijab Day was founded in 2004 by Hend El Buri, a high school student at the time. It began small, in

2774-508: The census of 2010, 108,500 people, 43,065 households, and 21,418 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,720.0 inhabitants per square mile (664.1/km ). There were 46,758 housing units at an average density of 741.2 per square mile (286.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 79.0% White , 11.3% African American , 0.3% Native American , 5.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.1% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of

2847-837: The city are listed on the National Register of Historic Places : Downtown Columbia , the East Campus neighborhood , the West Broadway neighborhood , the Francis Quadrangle , the south campus of Stephens College , the Pierce Pennant Motor Hotel , Maplewood , and the David Guitar House . The downtown skyline is relatively low and is dominated by the 10-story Tiger Hotel and the 15-story Paquin Tower. Downtown Columbia

2920-456: The city because the presence of Union troops dissuaded Confederate guerrillas from attacking, though several major battles occurred at nearby Boonville and Centralia . After Reconstruction, race relations in Columbia followed the Southern pattern of increasing violence of whites against blacks in efforts to suppress voting and free movement: George Burke, a black man who worked at the university,

2993-529: The city has a total area of 67.45 square miles (174.69 km ), of which 67.17 square miles (173.97 km ) is land and 0.28 square miles (0.73 km ) is water. The city generally slopes from the highest point in the Northeast to the lowest point in the Southwest towards the Missouri River. Prominent tributaries of the river are Perche Creek, Hinkson Creek, and Flat Branch Creek. Along these and other creeks in

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3066-486: The city include urbanized coyotes, red foxes , and numerous whitetail deer . Eastern gray squirrel , and other rodents are abundant, as well as cottontail rabbits and the nocturnal opossum and raccoon. Large bird species are abundant in parks and include the Canada goose, mallard duck, as well as shorebirds, including the great egret and great blue heron. Turkeys are also common in wooded areas and can occasionally be seen on

3139-466: The city's incorporation in 1821. Original plans for the town set aside land for a state university. In 1833, Columbia Baptist Female College opened, which later became Stephens College . Columbia College, distinct from today's and later to become the University of Missouri , was founded in 1839. When the state legislature decided to establish a state university, Columbia raised three times as much money as any competing city, and James S. Rollins donated

3212-441: The city. The population density was 1,592.8 inhabitants per square mile (615.0/km ). There were 35,916 housing units at an average density of 676.8 per square mile (261.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 81.54% White , 10.85% Black or African American , 0.39% Native American , 4.30% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.81% from other races , and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of

3285-481: The city. Cultural institutions include the State Historical Society of Missouri , the Museum of Art and Archaeology , and the annual True/False Film Festival and the Roots N Blues Festival . The Missouri Tigers , the state's only college athletic program which sponsors FBS football , play football at Faurot Field and basketball at Mizzou Arena as members of the rigorous Southeastern Conference . The city rests upon

3358-647: The college. It was the tradition for the President of the Civic Association (now the Student Government Association) to occupy the first floor room just north of the Waugh Street entrance. Many generations of students feel this building is their tie to the past. A complete restoration of Historic Senior Hall began in the spring of 1987, and the building was rededicated in the spring of 1990. Senior Hall

3431-447: The first hospital. In 1830, the first newspaper began; in 1832, the first theater in the state was opened; and in 1835, the state's first agricultural fair was held. By 1839, the population of 13,000 and wealth of Boone County was exceeded in Missouri only by that of St. Louis County , which, at that time, included the City of St. Louis . Columbia's infrastructure was relatively untouched by

3504-690: The forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri , near the Missouri River valley, where the Ozark Mountains begin to transform into plains and savanna. Limestone forms bluffs and glades while rain dissolves the bedrock, creating caves and springs which water the Hinkson , Roche Perche , and Bonne Femme creeks. Surrounding the city, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park , Mark Twain National Forest , and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge form

3577-658: The form of a lecture series hosted by the Stephens College digital filmmaking program. The Stephens athletic teams are called the Stars. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the American Midwest Conference (AMC) since the 2008–09 academic year. The Stars previously competed as an NAIA Independent from 2004–05 to 2007–08. Prior joining

3650-875: The high reaches or exceeds 90 °F (32 °C) on an average of 35 days per year, 100 °F (38 °C) on two days, while two nights of sub-0 °F (−18 °C) lows can be expected. Precipitation tends to be greatest and most frequent in the latter half of spring, when severe weather is also most common. Snow averages 16.5 inches (42 cm) per season, mostly from December to March, with occasional November accumulation and falls in April being rarer; historically seasonal snow accumulation has ranged from 3.4 in (8.6 cm) in 2005–06 to 54.9 in (139 cm) in 1977–78. Extreme temperatures have ranged from −26 °F (−32 °C) on February 12, 1899 to 113 °F (45 °C) on July 12 and 14, 1954. Readings of −10 °F (−23 °C) or 105 °F (41 °C) are uncommon,

3723-647: The land that is today the Francis Quadrangle. Soon other educational institutions were founded in Columbia, such as Christian Female College, the first college for women west of the Mississippi, which later became Columbia College . The city benefited from being a stagecoach stop of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails, and later from the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad . In 1822, William Jewell set up

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3796-457: The last occurrences being January 7, 2014 and July 31, 2012. Columbia's most significant and well-known architecture is found in buildings located in its downtown area and on the university campuses. The University of Missouri's Jesse Hall and the neo-Gothic Memorial Union have become icons of the city. The David R. Francis Quadrangle is an example of Thomas Jefferson 's academic village concept. Nine historic districts located within

3869-727: The lower levels. These developments have not been without criticism, with some expressing concern the buildings hurt the historic feel of the area, or that the city does not yet have the infrastructure to support them. The city's historic residential core lies in a ring around downtown, extending especially to the west along Broadway, and south into the East Campus Neighborhood. The city government recognizes 63 neighborhood associations. The city's most dense commercial areas are primarily along Interstate 70 , U.S. Route 63 , Stadium Boulevard, Grindstone Parkway, and Downtown. The 2020 United States census counted 126,254 people, 49,371 households, and 25,144 families in Columbia. The population density

3942-525: The national sororities, there were four local sororities on campus, which closed in 1997: Zeta Phi Delta, Alpha Phi, Heta Epsilon Gamma, and Omega Psi. Currently, Stephens students can join historically Black or Asian sororities at the nearby University of Missouri campus. There are a few academic honor societies on campus: Mortar Board (inactive), Psi Chi , Alpha Lambda Delta (inactive), Sigma Tau Delta , Tri-Beta , Kappa Delta Pi , Phi Alpha Delta (inactive), and Sigma Eta Rho. Although Stephens College

4015-435: The north side of downtown, is home to galleries, restaurants, theaters, bars, music venues, and the Mareck Center for Dance. The University of Missouri's Museum of Art and Archaeology displays 14,000 works of art and archaeological objects in five galleries for no charge to the public. Libraries include the Columbia Public Library , the University of Missouri Libraries, with over three million volumes in Ellis Library , and

4088-408: The population. There were 33,689 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.7% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and

4161-440: The population. There were 43,065 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.3% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

4234-421: The spring. Hickman High School also performs a similar season with two musical performances (one in the fall, and one in the spring) and 2 plays (one in the winter, and one at the end of their school year). The newest high school, Battle High, opened in 2013 and also is known for their productions. Battle presents a musical in the fall and a play in the spring, along with improv nights and more productions throughout

4307-434: The third-largest group. Columbia has been known as the "Athens of Missouri" for its classic beauty and educational emphasis, but is more commonly called "CoMo". Columbia's origins begin with the settlement of American pioneers from Kentucky and Virginia in an early 1800s region known as the Boonslick . Before 1815 settlement in the region was confined to small log forts due to the threat of Native American attack during

4380-401: The top employers in the city are: The Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts and Jesse Auditorium are Columbia's largest fine arts venues. Ragtag Cinema annually hosts the True/False Film Festival . In 2008, filmmaker Todd Sklar completed the film Box Elder , which was filmed entirely in and around Columbia and the University of Missouri. The North Village Arts District , located on

4453-409: The year. The city is also home to the indoor/outdoor theatre Maplewood Barn Theatre in Nifong Park and other community theatre programs such as Columbia Entertainment Company, Talking Horse Productions, Pace Youth Theatre and TRYPS. Stephens College In 1856, David H. Hickman helped secure the college's charter under the name The Columbia Female Baptist Academy . In the late 19th century it

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4526-466: Was lynched in 1889. In the spring of 1923, James T. Scott, an African-American janitor at the University of Missouri, was arrested on allegations of raping a university professor's daughter. He was taken from the county jail and lynched on April 29 before a white mob of roughly two thousand people, hanged from the Old Stewart Road Bridge. In the 21st century, a number of efforts have been undertaken to recognize Scott's death. In 2010 his death certificate

4599-495: Was $ 33,729, and the median income for a family was $ 52,288. Males had a median income of $ 34,710 versus $ 26,694 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,507. About 9.4% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. However, traditional statistics of income and poverty can be misleading when applied to cities with high student populations, such as Columbia. Columbia's economy

4672-476: Was 1,879.6 inhabitants per square mile (725.7/km ). There were 53,746 housing units at an average density of 800.1 per square mile (308.9/km ). The racial makeup (including Hispanics in the racial counts) was 72.49% (91,516) white , 11.91% (15,038) black or African-American , 0.32% (398) Native American , 5.61% (7,084) Asian , 0.07% (89) Pacific Islander , 2.17% (2,734) from other races , and 7.44% (9,395) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race

4745-472: Was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94. In the city the population was spread out, with 18.8% of residents under the age of 18; 27.3% between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% from 25 to 44; 18.6% from 45 to 64; and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age in the city was 26.8 years. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 84,531 people, 33,689 households, and 17,282 families residing in

4818-412: Was 4.9% (6,195) of the population. Of the 49,371 households, 24.0% had children under the age of 18; 38.7% were married couples living together; 31.4% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 34.7% were individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.0. 18.2% of the population

4891-585: Was changed to reflect that he was never tried or convicted of charges, and that he had been lynched. In 2011 a headstone was put at his grave at Columbia Cemetery; it includes his wife's and parents' names and dates, to provide a more full account of his life. In 2016, a marker was erected at the lynching site to memorialize Scott. 5 years later, in 2021, the marker was removed in an act of vandalism. In 1901, Rufus Logan established The Columbia Professional newspaper to serve Columbia's large African American population. In 1963, University of Missouri System and

4964-402: Was expecting upwards of 400,000 tourists coming to view the eclipse. Columbia, in northern mid-Missouri, is 120 miles (190 km) away from both St. Louis and Kansas City , and 29 miles (47 km) north of the state capital of Jefferson City . The city is near the Missouri River , between the Ozark Plateau and the Northern Plains . According to the United States Census Bureau ,

5037-413: Was formed and named after the recently deceased explorer Daniel Boone . The Missouri Legislature appointed John Gray, Jefferson Fulcher, Absalom Hicks, Lawrence Bass, and David Jackson as commissioners to select and establish a permanent county seat. Smithton never had more than twenty people, and it was quickly realized that well digging was difficult because of the bedrock. Springs were discovered across

5110-417: Was one of four women's colleges, along with Bennett College , Spelman College , and Brenau University , to have sororities on its campus. Both sororities were part of the National Panhellenic Conference . Kappa Delta is inactive as of 2024. The Eta Alpha chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma is inactive as of 2020. The sororities were governed by the Panhellenic Council and the Junior Panhellenic Council. Before

5183-477: Was only a matter of time before a county seat was chosen, the Smithton Land Company was formed to purchase over 2,000 acres (8.1 km ) to establish the village of Smithton (near the present-day intersection of Walnut and Garth). In 1819 Smithton was a small cluster of log cabins in an ancient forest of oak and hickory; chief among them was the cabin of Richard Gentry , a trustee of the Smithton Company who would become first mayor of Columbia. In 1820, Boone County

5256-405: Was renamed Stephens College after James L. Stephens endowed the college with $ 20,000. From 1937 to 1943, its Drama Department became renowned under its chairman and teacher, the actress Maude Adams , James M. Barrie's first American Peter Pan . The Warehouse Theater is a student-run performance venue on campus, while the major performance venue for the college is The Playhouse. The campus includes

5329-399: Was under the age of 18, 23.8% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 89.8 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 53,447 (with

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